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Pemxcel 500 Injection Substitute

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Composition:

PEMETREXED-500MG

Uses:

Non-small cell lung cancer, malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Medicinal Benefits:

Pemxcel 500 Injection contains Pemetrexed, which belongs to the group of medicines called anti-folate anti-neoplastic agents indicated in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma and non-small cell lung cancer in initial treatment in combination with cisplatin, as maintenance treatment of patients whose disease has not progressed after four cycles of platinum-based first-line chemotherapy and after prior chemotherapy as a single agent. Pemxcel 500 Injection treats cancer by blocking the action of substances that may help the cancer cells multiply.

FAQs

Pemxcel 500 Injection works by blocking the action of substances that may help the cancer cells multiply.

Pemxcel 500 Injection may affect your ability to have children. Seek advice from the doctor about sperm storage before initiation of therapy. Use effective contraception and avoid fathering a child during treatment and for up to 3 months afterwards.

Pemxcel 500 Injection may suppress bone marrow suppression, resulting in cytopenia (low white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets) and increased risk of infection. The doctor may adjust the dose based on the blood cell count and non-hematologic toxicity.

To lower the chances of side effects during anticancer treatment, your doctor may prescribe supplements like folic acid and vitamin B12 prior to and during treatment with Pemxcel 500 Injection.

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